TimeClock 365 vs QuickBooks Time (TSheets) — Feature Comparison 2026
A factual comparison of both workforce time tracking platforms to support evaluation by HR, operations, and payroll teams.
About Each Platform
TimeClock 365
TimeClock 365 is a cloud-based workforce management platform designed for mid-to-large organizations. It combines employee attendance tracking with integrated door access control, supporting biometric terminals, NFC cards, mobile GPS, Microsoft Teams, and Slack as clock-in methods. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, supports 12 languages, and operates in 20+ countries. Pricing starts at $2.70 per user per month with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.
QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets)
QuickBooks Time is a time tracking and scheduling solution originally built by TSheets and acquired by Intuit in 2017. It is now part of the QuickBooks ecosystem. The platform provides mobile clock-in, GPS tracking, shift scheduling, and direct integration with QuickBooks payroll. It is particularly suited to field service teams and businesses already using QuickBooks for accounting and payroll. QuickBooks Time is available as a standalone product or as part of QuickBooks Payroll bundles.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TimeClock 365 | QuickBooks Time (TSheets) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browser clock-in | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app (iOS & Android) | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS location tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shift scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overtime calculation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time off management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Biometric terminal support | ✓ | — |
| NFC card clock-in | ✓ | — |
| Door access control | ✓ | — |
| Microsoft Teams integration | ✓ | — |
| Slack integration | ✓ | — |
| QuickBooks payroll export | ✓ | ✓ (native) |
| Other payroll export (ADP, Gusto, etc.) | ✓ (10+ systems) | ✓ (limited) |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified | ✓ | — |
| Multi-language support | ✓ (12 languages) | ✓ (limited) |
| Countries supported | 20+ | Primarily US/Canada |
| Free trial | ✓ 14 days, no credit card | ✓ 30-day free trial |
| Starting price | $2.70/user/month | $10/user/month + $20 base fee |
TimeClock 365 Differentiators
Attendance + Door Access Control in One System
TimeClock 365 integrates employee time tracking and physical door access control in a single platform. Security and HR teams manage both building access and attendance data from one dashboard — covering entry logs, shift compliance, and payroll-ready reports together.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified
TimeClock 365 holds annual ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification — the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. This is independently audited and provides a formal security assurance baseline for enterprise and regulated-industry deployments.
Biometric and NFC Hardware
Beyond GPS and mobile clock-in, TimeClock 365 supports biometric terminals (fingerprint and face recognition) and NFC card readers. These hardware options serve organizations in manufacturing, healthcare, and office environments where physical terminal-based clock-in is required.
Multi-Country, Multi-Language
TimeClock 365 is deployed in 20+ countries and supports 12 interface languages. It is built for organizations with multi-site or multinational operations, with localized payroll rules and regional compliance capabilities beyond the US and Canadian markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between TimeClock 365 and QuickBooks Time (TSheets)?
TimeClock 365 is a workforce management platform combining attendance, door access control, biometric hardware, and multi-country payroll export in a single ISO 27001-certified system. QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets, acquired by Intuit in 2017) is a time tracking and scheduling solution tightly integrated with the QuickBooks payroll ecosystem, well suited to US-based field service businesses.
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Does QuickBooks Time include door access control?
QuickBooks Time is a time tracking and scheduling application and does not include integrated door access control. TimeClock 365 includes an access control module that links physical entry management with attendance and payroll data in one platform.
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Does TimeClock 365 integrate with QuickBooks for payroll?
Yes. TimeClock 365 exports payroll data to QuickBooks as well as ADP, Gusto, Hilan, and more than 10 other payroll platforms. QuickBooks Time is natively integrated within the Intuit ecosystem and provides the most seamless path for businesses already using QuickBooks Payroll.
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Does TimeClock 365 support GPS tracking for field employees?
Yes. TimeClock 365 includes GPS-verified clock-in with geofencing and offline mode for field and remote employees. QuickBooks Time also includes GPS tracking and geofencing and is widely used by field service teams in the US and Canada.
See TimeClock 365 in Action
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